Bill · S. 5301· Senate(119-S-5301)
Voice for Farm Workers Act
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Voice for Farm Workers Act," seeks to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The primary purpose is to reauthorize the position of Farmworker Coordinator. It expands the scope of the Coordinator's duties regarding various institutions and nonprofit organizations. The legislation also outlines specific responsibilities for the Coordinator to improve outreach, coordination, and policy input. Finally, it extends the timeframe for the position.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill facilitates access to federal programs and job training for farmworkers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill emphasizes strengthening rural economic resilience.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The bill supports workforce stability and job training programs for farmworkers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational and Training Opportunities: By updating the language in Section 2, the bill allows the Coordinator to work with institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, and community-based nonprofit organizations to focus on technical skills and job training programs.
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Improved Program Outreach and Coordination: Under Section 2, the Coordinator is tasked with developing a plan to coordinate outreach activities and services, as well as assessing the effectiveness of existing Department outreach programs for farmworkers.
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Policy and Program Input: The bill mandates that the Coordinator collaborates on programmatic and policy decisions with various Department agencies, such as the Farm Service Agency and the Food and Nutrition Service, to provide input relating to farmworkers.
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Worker Information Access: The Coordinator is responsible for communicating information about Federal programs to employers of farmworkers and publicizing this information on the Department's website.
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Workforce and Economic Stability: The bill directs the Coordinator to identify research priorities and evaluate programs aimed at strengthening workforce stability, agricultural productivity, and rural economic resilience.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Administrative Authority: Under Section 2, the Secretary is granted the authority to employ such staff as determined necessary to carry out the duties of the Coordinator.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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